
Varanasi & Beyond Temple Tour
Varanasi & Beyond Temple Tour
2 Nights / 3 Days
Book Varanasi & Beyond Temple Tour - Travel with RV A "Varanasi & Beyond Temple Tour" would involve exploring the sacred temples of Varanasi, including the Kalbhairav Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas), Annapurna Devi Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Durga Mata Mandir, Sankat Mochan Temple and also include experiencing the Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashaswemedh Ghat & possibly extending the tour to nearby sites like Sarnath (where Buddha preached his first sermon).
Day
01: Arrival Varanasi & Evening Ganga Aarti
Arrival Varanasi by
Train / Flight & Transfer to hotel by Travel with RV company representative.
Kashi
is the oldest city in the world, Kashi is also known as Varanasi. Varanasi is
so pure that even a dip in the River Ganges, is believed to wash away all the
sins. The city is known to be the land of Moksh (Salvation). Experience the
Spiritual Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony
in Holy River Ganga at Dashaswemedh Ghat. Evening Ganga Aarti is one of the
five rituals performed regularly for the worship of Holy River Ganga in
Varanasi. After visit transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel
in Varanasi.
Day
02: Varanasi Full Day Sightseeing
Early
morning take Holy dip bath of the Holy River
Ganga. After that proceed for full day Varanasi sightseeing start from Kalbhairav
Temple: It is known as the most ancient temple of Varanasi located near the
VishesharGanj. God Kal Bhairav is believed to be the “Kotwal of Sati pind”.
Without his permission no one can even touch to the Sati pind. After that visit
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the 12
Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the most important temple in
Varanasi. Mentioned in Skanda Purana, it is as old as the city and a
significant pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. After visit back to hotel for
breakfast. After breakfast visit Tulsi Manas Mandir: Another famous
temple in the city, the Tulsi Manas Mandir is known for its historical and
cultural importance rather than religious affiliations. After that visit Annapurna
Temple: Annapurna temple is dedicated to the Annapurna or Annapoorna Mata,
the Goddess of Food or the Goddess of Nourishment (Anna means food and Purna
means complete or full), Mata Parvati. Durga Mata Mandir: Dedicated to
Goddess Durga, the Durga Mata Mandir is an important temple dedicated to a
female goddess. Constructed in the 18th century, it is believed that the
goddess idol was not made by humans but appeared on its own. After that visit Sankat
Mochan Temple: The second most visited temple in Varanasi after Kashi
Vishwanath, the Sankat Mochan Temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman. Situated on
the Assi river banks, Goswami Tulsidas established the temple in the early 16th
century. Then visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU): The Banaras Hindu
University (BHU), a premier educational institute in India, lies in Varanasi.
After visit drive back to hotel & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.
Day
03: Varanasi – Sarnath + Departure
Breakfast
at hotel, after breakfast proceed to visit Sarnath:
(12 Km) it is famous as the
site where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, or where Buddha preached his
first sermon. Then visit
Dhamekha Stupa is the most remarkable and massive structure at
Sarnath. Built partly in stone and partly in brick, the Dhamekha stupa is
28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in height. The stone facing the
lower part is decorated with delicate floral carving of gupta period. Tour
continues to visit Deer park & Sarnath Museum (Museum closed on every Friday) & visit Choukhandi
Stupa. After visit timely transfer to
Varanasi Airport / Railway station to board the flight / Train for your onward journey.
***Tour
End with Happy & Sweet Memories***
Tour Inclusions
- 02 Night Hotel Accommodation
- Rooms on Double / Triple Sharing basis
- 02 Breakfast + 02 Dinner at Hotel
- Private vehicle as per the group strength, pick up & drop from
Varanasi Railway Station / Airport
- Transportation: Transfer & Sightseeing as per the above Tour
Program
- Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Charges
- Presently applicable Govt. Service Tax - GST
Tour Exclusions
- Any Airfare, Train Ticket & Insurance Premiums
- Cost for Supplementary service, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, VIP
Darshan and Monument Entrance Fees.
- Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft
drinks, incidentals, porter charges & Any kind of Tips for Driver
- Any other meal like lunch & other thing which is not mentioned
in inclusion.
- Activity charges, Boat Ride, Tonga Ride, Rickshaw Ride, Auto Ride,
Tuk-Tuk ride and Battery bus etc.
- Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest,
natural calamities like - road blockage etc. In such case extra cost will
have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.